Together We're Stronger

News rss

Hospitals cancel elective surgeries ahead of strike(0)

May 18, 2013

Sacramento’s UC Davis Medical Center and four other large University of California hospitals have begun canceling elective surgeries because of a two-day strike planned by some workers next week.

Full Story»

HOSPITAL STRIKE SPURS SURGERY CANCELLATIONS

UC San Diego Health System said it will cancel about 90 percent of the elective surgeries scheduled at its Hillcrest and La Jolla hospitals when technical workers hold a two-day strike next week.

Court will decide how many UC workers can strike

A judge is expected to rule on a request for a temporary restraining order limiting the number of workers who may take part in the walkout. According to UC officials, the focus is on workers considered essential for patient care.

Elective Surgeries Canceled Ahead Of Looming UC Walkout

WESTWOOD (CBSLA.com) — A potential walkout among 13,000 workers at five University of California medical centers statewide next week has already prompted officials to cancel elective surgeries.

UC Medical Centers To Delay Elective Surgeries Amid Scheduled Strike

Officials at five University of California medical centers said the hospitals are beginning to delay elective surgeries in the face of a possible strike by clinical and technical workers, the Los Angeles Times reports.


More in this category

Become a Member

Become a Member Today!

AFSCME’s Take Action Network

Join Take Action Center

University of California Employees

AFSCME 3299
Headquarters
2201 Broadway Ave, Suite 315
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 844-1160
1-888-856-3299
Fax (510) 844-1170